

Best for beginner divers, 3-60m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Tanjung Galaxy on Wangi-Wangi Island features a combination of reef and wall topography. The site is accessible from both shore and boat, with the reef starting at a depth of 3 metres before the wall drops to 60 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though currents can strengthen with little warning, requiring divers and snorkellers to monitor water movement. Visibility ranges from 10 to 60 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, provided they maintain strict depth limits. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, equipment rental, and air fills, with guided tours and boat charters available.
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The site is accessible year-round, but arriving earlier in the day tends to give you calmer surface conditions and better light in the shallower reef sections. Air fills are available on site, so there is no need to travel with tanks.
Boat entry required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-60m
Visibility
10-60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
24-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though they should set and maintain clear depth limits due to the wall dropping to significant depths.
The reef begins at 3 metres, and the wall drops to a maximum depth of 60 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with the reef starting at a shallow depth of 3 metres.
Yes, Tanjung Galaxy is accessible from both the shore and by boat.
The primary hazards are the significant depth of the wall and currents that can strengthen with little warning.
Diving at Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi are March, April, May, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tanjung Galaxy in Wakatobi typically ranges from 10 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.